According to the Daily Mirror, the United board will provide Solskjær with £50m for the right players.

The Red Devils are sixth in the Premier League after 17 matches and are 11 points off from a Champions League spot and 19 points behind league leaders Liverpool.

With the club still competing in the Champions League this season, United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is ready to crack open the war chest and allow Solskjær to reinforce his squad.

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It’s reported that the club have prioritised a centre-back and a winger as their top transfer targets. The Mirror suggests that one of the names on the list is Tottenham Hotspur’s Toby Alderweireld, who could cost the club £30m.

Porto’s
Éder Militão is also on the Red Devils’ radar, while the club is interested in making a move for Juventus’ Douglas Costa.

Is £50m enough to salvage United’s season?

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